Washington Council of Lawyers @WashLawyers
We promote pro bono and public-interest law in Washington DC. Since 1971. Find us on Instagram (@wash_lawyers), Facebook (@WashLawyers), and LinkedIn. wclawyers.org Washington, DC Joined July 2012-
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Join members like Naz, a volunteer on our Membership Committee! “... By cultivating partnerships, volunteering, and mentoring, we contribute to creating a more equitable and just society.” -Naz #WCLSTAR Find your community today: wclawyers.org/join/
We're constantly exploring new ways to enhance connections and promote relaxation for our members! Thanks to member Gwen, who shared her favorite stress-relief activity: boxing! Share your favorite stress-busting tips in the comments below!💪🌟#WCLSTAR
⭐ Members always receive discounts on events and trainings! Our next training is Trial Advocacy! This training is $235 for non-members and $135 for members. Join today to receive the $100 discount! #WCLSTAR wclawyers.org/join/
We think it's essential that D.C. Bar leaders understand firsthand & have a demonstrated commitment to increasing access to justice in our community. We endorse these 2024 candidates, who we believe share our commitment to pro bono & public-interest (listed alphabetically).
Exciting news! Becoming a STAR public interest attorney and pro bono volunteer is effortless with Washington Council of Lawyers. 🌟 Join us today! #WCLSTAR Learn more and join here: wclawyers.org/join/
Secure your spot at Litigation Skills Series: Trial Advocacy! Step up your game, gain invaluable insights, and elevate your trial advocacy skills! Join us on Thur, 5/2 and Fri, 5/3 from 9 am to 5 pm at Arnold & Porter (601 Mass Ave NW). Register here: wclawyers.org/24050203/
Join Washington Council of Lawyers! ✨ Whether it's networking, learning, or making a difference, we illuminate the path to success. Become a STAR in the public interest legal community today by becoming a member! 🌟 #WCLSTAR Join today: wclawyers.org/join/
Why did the lawyer volunteer at the May Advice and Referral Clinic? Because they heard it was a great way to "spring" into action and "bloom" with legal expertise! 🌸🌸🌸 Learn more and register here today: wclawyers.org/240518/
Happy Earth Day! 🌎💖 The future of the Earth is in our hands, but what can we do to help? Check out our Summer Forum! The Environmental Justice panel will explore ways to use your legal expertise to give back to our planet. Register here today: wclawyers.org/240620/
The judges on the D.C. Court of Appeals and Superior Court for the District of Columbia are vital to achieving access to justice for all. If you ever have aspired to become a judge, join us on 4/30 to find out how to move from lawyer to judge. wclawyers.org/240430/
It's time for LSS: Trial Advocacy! Practice the four fundamental trial skills: Opening, Direct, Cross, and Closing. Thur, 5/2 and Fri, 5/3 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Arnold & Porter (601 Mass Ave NW). Register: wclawyers.org/24050203/
Join us for Client Interviewing on Wed, 4/17 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm via Zoom! Hear from seasoned experts about effective communication techniques, rapport-building strategies, and advice that will help you understand clients’ needs. Register here: wclawyers.org/240417-2/
We welcome Fatima Goss Graves, Pres. & CEO, National Women's Law Center as keynote speaker for our 2024 Summer Pro Bono & Public Interest Forum. One ticket gets you access to the live keynote & 6 virtual practice-area panels. Early Bird Pricing ends 5/15. ow.ly/WYLa50RaShM
On this Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of the trans community. We see you, we respect you, and we support you. #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️⚧️💖
Do you want to maximize your client interactions and ability to communicate their story? You need this Members-Only series to learn to be an empathetic and effective advocate at every stage! Register today: wclawyers.org/240417-2/
Women's History Month spotlight: Interior Secretary Debra Haaland. Secretary Haaland is the 1st Native person to serve as a cabinet secretary; she was also New Mexico's 1st Native woman to lead a political party and one of the 1st two Native women elected to the U.S. House.
Celebrating Women’s History Month with trailblazer Sandra Day O'Connor, the 1st woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Her career has paved the way for women in law and the judiciary. #womenmakinghistory
Join us for an intensive and comprehensive training designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for effectively impeaching witnesses during trial proceedings. This training takes place on Fri, 4/5 from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm at Arnold & Porter (601 Mass Ave NW).
Celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring trailblazer Vanita Gupta, the first woman of color to serve as Associate Attorney General for the U.S. DOJ. She has been a leader in addressing issues such as including gun violence, civil rights, and abortion. #womenmakinghistory
Happy Birthday to the one, the only, #NotoriousRBG! Known for her dissents, jabots, and dry wit, Joan Ruth ‘Kiki’ Bader Ginsburg was only the 2nd woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and the 1st Jewish woman to do so. #WomensHistoryMonth #WashLawyers
Archive: AG Karl A. R.. @AGKarlRacine
42K Followers 998 Following Archived official account for former DC Attorney General Karl Racine. For news and updates, follow @DCAttorneyGen.
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Council of DC @councilofdc
67K Followers 17K Following We’re the District’s legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with residents in an informative and conversational way.
Janeese Lewis George @Janeese4DC
16K Followers 2K Following Attorney, advocate, DC native! Running for re-election as DC Councilmember for #Ward4. She/her #NotMeUS #HUSL 🌹💗💚
Council for Court Exc.. @CCE_for_DC
1K Followers 391 Following Improving justice in DC through research, policy, education and civic engagement.
Washington Legal Clin.. @WashLegalClinic
5K Followers 1K Following Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless envisions a just, inclusive DC, where housing is a human right and everyone has access to resources needed to thrive.
Washington Lawyers' C.. @WashLaw4CR
3K Followers 1K Following Workers' Rights / Housing Justice / Disability Rights / Education Justice / Prisoners' Rights / Police Misconduct / Immigrants' Rights
Amber Harding @amberwharding
2K Followers 1K Following Executive Director of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.Views expressed are mine or are stolen from smarter/funnier ppl
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Cen.. @DCBarProBono
2K Followers 1K Following We transform 20,000 lives in the District each year through free legal help to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses. RTs, likes ≠ endorsement.
Tzedek DC @TzedekDC
939 Followers 1K Following We combine free legal help, systemic advocacy, and community outreach to empower DC residents facing debt-related crises. Reach us at (202) 274-7386!
Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC
4K Followers 831 Following Making justice real by providing free legal services to, and advocating on behalf of, people in need in DC.
DC Refers @DC_Refers
285 Followers 429 Following DC Refers is an online directory of lawyers & mediators that creates access to affordable legal services & mediation for people of modest means in DC.
Bread for the City @BreadfortheCity
12K Followers 323 Following Providing comprehensive services including food, clothes, healthcare, and legal and social services to DC residents living with low-incomes. #HelpingPeople
Jesse Rabinowitz 🔥.. @jesserbnwtz
12K Followers 13K Following Comms & campaigns @homeless_law. Jewish justice seeker. Howard MSW, guitarist, veggie lover. Tweets, mine. Alum: @miriamskitchen @weareavodah @ajws. He/him
D.C. Bar @DC_Bar
6K Followers 1K Following The D.C. Bar strives to enhance access to justice, improve the legal system, and empower lawyers to achieve excellence. RT, Favorites ≠ endorsement.
Legal Services Corp. @LSCtweets
12K Followers 4K Following LSC is the largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. #LegalAid #ProBono #A2J #ProtectingThePromise. Retweets do not imply endorsements.
Marcy Karin @ProfessorMLK
1K Followers 2K Following Scholar, clinician, law prof, legislative lawyer, social justice advocate, empowerer, mentor, mentee, carer, storyteller, explorer & friend. (she/her/hers)
Deb Golden @DebGoldenDC
6K Followers 3K Following Representing people in government custody and the journalists who tell their stories, nosy mentsch DC resident, lover of science, hater of bullshit
Bridgette Stumpf @BridgetteH
854 Followers 2K Following Survivors' Rights & Voices + Justice Equity. E(sq.)ducator. Co-Founder/ED @NVRDC & #TraumaTies #podcast co-host. *only my thoughts* Believer of #ShineTheory✨
Children's Law Center @DCChildrensLaw
2K Followers 460 Following Children's Law Center fights so every child in DC can grow up with a stable family, good health and a quality education.
AJE @AJEInc
2K Followers 2K Following Advocates for Justice & Education (AJE) - We empower DC families, youth & the community to be effective advocates for children & youth with disabilities.
Michele Mikkelsen @mmikkel
1K Followers 3K Following Director/information professional w/broad interests: leadership, HR, technology, and academic research. Masters: PHRM and MLS. SHRM member. Promote equal access
Vols @volsus
45 Followers 3K Following “Bushmen are laughing at the coyote-tricking that make us thinking machines.” - G. Snyder
Tracy Siska @TracySiska
173 Followers 594 Following Founder & Executive Director of @CJPJustProj, host of the Chicago Justice Podcast, husband of @MeganCDiaz, loves cooking & traveling.
Old Dominion Bar Asso.. @ODBABarVa
100 Followers 356 Following Virginia’s Statewide Bar Association for African American attorneys dedicated to promoting its mission of being "Virginia's Advocates for Equal Justice.”
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16K Followers 3K Following EST 2020. We are a popular education institution centered on fighting racism, capitalism, and all forms of exploitation and oppression.
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1K Followers 4K Following Help when you need it most: For over 40 years, Reiner & Frankel Law Offices, has represented injured people in Northern California and beyond.
Cary Hansel @HanselLaw
299 Followers 667 Following Civil Rights, Trial and Appellate Lawyer Owner of Hansel Law, PC
Tashee @Tashee1096898
24 Followers 2K Following
Andrew T. Richardson,.. @EsqAndrew
377 Followers 929 Following DC Lawyer - W&M Law '95 - Boilermaker Football - Kappa Alpha Psi, Notorious Nu '90
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133 Followers 505 Following
Muhekyi Raymond @rmuhekyi
381 Followers 1K Following International law| Human Rights|Ugandan Law| Traveler 21 countries🗺| Associated Expert @GrotiusCentre 📩[email protected]
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359 Followers 4K Following MotJuste Tirade of Vim Andre Juste is Faith-Based that the way to solve health-related problems and improve the health of a community is to empower the people o
Theresa @reesosmoove1316
39 Followers 75 Following
DD @a5273956
58 Followers 163 Following
Zuckerman Spaeder LLP @ZS_Law
405 Followers 163 Following Zuckerman Spaeder is a nationally recognized litigation firm representing clients in complex civil & criminal cases. Content may include attorney advertising.
Johb Wills @Johnwillwinsoon
28 Followers 48 Following
Joelmys Anan Yepez Fr.. @JoelmysAYepezF
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Ethiopique @Ethiopique202
268 Followers 774 Following Retweets ≠ Endorsement በዲሲ-ሜትሮ አካባቢ ያሉ መልካም አጋጣሚዎችንና መረጃዎችን በአንድ ቦታ። ጥያቄ እንቀበላለን። መልሱን እኛ ባናቀው ፎሎወሮቻችን ያውቁታል።https://t.co/DyZZsQBn2u
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3 Followers 31 Following
James fahey @UEmbassy17556
111 Followers 383 Following Politics views my own. Irish but 46 years in UK now retired to lreland 🇮🇪
S. Carper @ScmnConsulting
1K Followers 908 Following Restoring your life and reputation, regardless of what led you here in the first place. Our team of professionals can help.
Amy DeLong @Amy_DeLong
268 Followers 964 Following Currently a law student | Tweets about books & art | “Off I go, rummaging about in books for sayings which please me.” ― Michel de Montaigne
DistrictTranscripts @DC_Transcripts
297 Followers 5K Following Landscape Architect @weitzmanschool alum, 3rd Gen D.C. Native #BIPOC #BLM 🌳✊🏿🏳️🌈
Sylvia K Soltis @SKSoltis
0 Followers 76 Following
neko @aaineko
84 Followers 90 Following A legal crusader for fairness becomes a startup founder after the tragic loss of her beloved, committed to revolutionizing human health.
Jacob Thayer @futureprez36
546 Followers 2K Following Local: HTX, DC (GW), ATX (UT), LexVegas (W&L). NFK, Alex. #raisehigh #Hookem. Lawyer, foodie, film, history, travel. Follower of politics and #natsec
TheGreenMan @FaxsNobodyAxs4
270 Followers 2K Following
Defendant Aid Society @DefendantAid
165 Followers 434 Following We advocate for liberty and justice – particularly for those facing the overwhelming force of government. We provide federal inmate support. 501(c)(3)
MLP Research at UCF C.. @MLPResearch
76 Followers 118 Following We are a group of researchers and community stakeholders promoting the integration of legal and health services to address social determinants of health.
Sam Kehoe @Key2000Sam
170 Followers 320 Following Seattleite with a foot in “the Other Washington” | Eternal @nyjets fan | @TheFlyGtown alum
Michael Atkins @michaelatkins__
366 Followers 442 Following
Sky Deane @sky_deane
2 Followers 39 Following
Matt Collinson @Matt_Collinson_
1K Followers 5K Following "Abolition is about abolishing the conditions under which prison became the solution to problems ..." Ruth Wilson Gilmore He / Him RT =/= Endorsement
TDA♎ @MrsTyAndrews
653 Followers 617 Following Spiritual, Wife, Mom, 1st VicePresident @MTHStrainer PTO, Citywide board @DCPAVEvoices, @templealumni @MYLIalumni @MUAlumniandDev #DCnative -Tweets are my own
jossey @josselynpin
153 Followers 914 Following Con ganas de vivir, experimentar, aprender........ Una nueva vida es posible cada dia y voy por ella ☀
Christine @ChristineFelker
3 Followers 41 Following
Commissioner Robert V.. @Anc5E08
1K Followers 2K Following Retired veteran (USAF) - Elected DC Commissioner serving the people of Bloomingdale and DC - "INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF AND EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO."
Max @MaxXRT2023
729 Followers 135 Following
Gmail Social & Promot.. @GmailLabels
406 Followers 3K Following Please read my replies, for some reason most my Tweets do not go on my post page and go directly to my replies page when it's just one tweet.
Section 7, 9 a/c Viol.. @AHSweaponizesER
540 Followers 5K Following Constitutional human rights violated July 2019 at hospital emergency. Doctor threatened to use police force, restraints, detaining 13 days with no legal council
Archive: AG Karl A. R.. @AGKarlRacine
42K Followers 998 Following Archived official account for former DC Attorney General Karl Racine. For news and updates, follow @DCAttorneyGen.
DCist @DCist
394K Followers 140 Following The District's (unofficial) homepage, covering D.C.-area news, culture, and curiosities. Powered by @wamu885 Newsletter? https://t.co/CwUakxZTiF…
Council of DC @councilofdc
67K Followers 17K Following We’re the District’s legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with residents in an informative and conversational way.
Councilmember Brooke .. @CMBrookePinto
8K Followers 630 Following Official Twitter account of Brooke Pinto, DC Councilmember representing Ward 2 and Chairwoman of the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety.
Council for Court Exc.. @CCE_for_DC
1K Followers 391 Following Improving justice in DC through research, policy, education and civic engagement.
Washington Legal Clin.. @WashLegalClinic
5K Followers 1K Following Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless envisions a just, inclusive DC, where housing is a human right and everyone has access to resources needed to thrive.
Washington Lawyers' C.. @WashLaw4CR
3K Followers 1K Following Workers' Rights / Housing Justice / Disability Rights / Education Justice / Prisoners' Rights / Police Misconduct / Immigrants' Rights
Amber Harding @amberwharding
2K Followers 1K Following Executive Director of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.Views expressed are mine or are stolen from smarter/funnier ppl
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Cen.. @DCBarProBono
2K Followers 1K Following We transform 20,000 lives in the District each year through free legal help to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses. RTs, likes ≠ endorsement.
Tzedek DC @TzedekDC
939 Followers 1K Following We combine free legal help, systemic advocacy, and community outreach to empower DC residents facing debt-related crises. Reach us at (202) 274-7386!
Charles Allen @charlesallen
28K Followers 905 Following Dad, husband, & problem solver. Ward 6 Councilmember. Building stronger neighborhoods that everyone can call home. Personal account.
Sean Marotta @smmarotta
36K Followers 907 Following Partner with @HoganLovells's Appellate and Supreme Court group. #AppellateTwitter member. Tweets mine. Banner image by @Courtartist.
Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC
4K Followers 831 Following Making justice real by providing free legal services to, and advocating on behalf of, people in need in DC.
DC Refers @DC_Refers
285 Followers 429 Following DC Refers is an online directory of lawyers & mediators that creates access to affordable legal services & mediation for people of modest means in DC.
Bread for the City @BreadfortheCity
12K Followers 323 Following Providing comprehensive services including food, clothes, healthcare, and legal and social services to DC residents living with low-incomes. #HelpingPeople
D.C. Bar @DC_Bar
6K Followers 1K Following The D.C. Bar strives to enhance access to justice, improve the legal system, and empower lawyers to achieve excellence. RT, Favorites ≠ endorsement.
Vince Gray @VinceGrayWard7
10K Followers 2K Following Ward 7 D.C. Councilmember, 2017-present, 2005-2007; Mayor, 2011-2015; Council Chair, 2007-2011
Legal Services Corp. @LSCtweets
12K Followers 4K Following LSC is the largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. #LegalAid #ProBono #A2J #ProtectingThePromise. Retweets do not imply endorsements.
Tom Sherwood @tomsherwood
31K Followers 3K Following Analyst - WAMU-FM 88.5 Kojo Nnamdi Politics Hour; Contributing Writer, Washington City Paper
CBCF Inc. @CBCFInc
15K Followers 1K Following CBCF is a nonprofit nonpartisan public policy, research and educational institute that seeks to advance the global Black community. #CBCF #ALC52
PSLF.us @PSLFus
62 Followers 53 Following 5 million+ people are now eligible for student loan forgiveness!!!! Apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness by October 31, 2022!!!!
Kristen Clarke @KristenClarkeJD
97K Followers 3K Following Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Personal account. For official updates, follow @CivilRights
Shayan Davoudi @Shayan_Davoudi
68 Followers 116 Following
Charles R. Lowery, Jr.. @CharlesRLowery1
37 Followers 152 Following Current candidate for the @dc_bar President-Elect. Campaigning so that I can work hard my fellow #dcbarmembers! #vote4charles | #DEI | #probono
Linda Popejoy @popejoy_linda
42 Followers 185 Following Mom, advocate, painter, seeker. Not necessarily in that order. Sometimes I meditate. Opinions expressed here are purely my own.
The Veterans Consorti.. @vetsprobono
619 Followers 463 Following Providing qualifying veterans, family members, caregivers & survivors free legal representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims since 1992.
Eviction Lab @evictionlab
14K Followers 911 Following The Eviction Lab is helping neighbors and policymakers understand the eviction crisis. Follow us for the latest housing research + news. RT ≠ endorsement.
Paul M. Smith @PaulSmithCLC
810 Followers 660 Following VP Litigation & Strategy @campaignlegal. 3 decades of experience in the courtroom, incl. 21 times @ U.S. Supreme Court. Professor from Practice, @GeorgetownLaw.
National Center for S.. @StateCourts
6K Followers 598 Following We drive innovation and progress in courts and justice systems. Terms of Use: https://t.co/FBnNbGy962.
PBS NewsHour @NewsHour
1.2M Followers 84K Following PBS NewsHour is one of the most trusted news programs on TV and online.
International Associa.. @IntlWomenJudges
4K Followers 637 Following Advancing human rights & equal justice by empowering women on the bench to overcome gender bias in the law. RTs, likes or follows are not endorsements.
FCNL (Quakers) @FCNL
16K Followers 2K Following The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a nonpartisan Quaker organization that lobbies Congress for peace, justice, and the environment. RT/F≠E.
Stand Up! | Free DC! @StandUp_FreeDC
638 Followers 465 Following The Stand Up! for Democracy in D.C. Coalition (Free D.C.) was founded in 1997 to agitate, educate, organize and mobilize for #DCStatehood. #FreeDC #StatehoodNOW
Office of the D.C. Au.. @ODCA_DC
2K Followers 1K Following The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) conducts audits that help improve the economy, efficiency, and accountability of the D.C. government.
CCAW @NationalCCAW
2K Followers 2K Following The only conference that addresses ALL crimes against women with a multidisciplinary focus that encourages a coordinated community response.
DC Action @WeAreDCAction
4K Followers 3K Following Ensuring kids grow up safe, resilient, powerful, heard. Home to #DCKIDSCOUNT @DCOSTCoalition @Under3DC Home Visiting Council, #YouthJustice Coalition
Byte Back @We_ByteBack
4K Followers 3K Following Byte Back's mission is to close the digital divide by providing under-resourced communities an equitable pathway into the digital economy.
Bright Beginnings @BrightBeginDC
3K Followers 3K Following We provide a safe, educational environment where children and their families experiencing homelessness can thrive. #BBIfamily #Nonprofit
Food & Friends @foodandfriends
5K Followers 3K Following Caring for those living with life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and groceries combined with nutrition counseling.
House of Ruth @HouseofRuthDC
697 Followers 581 Following Empowering survivors of trauma, abuse, and houselessnes through service-enriched housing, free counseling, and child & family development programming.
DC Victim Hotline @DCVictimHotline
336 Followers 483 Following We empower crime victims in DC to regain control, navigate options, & take next steps by providing confidential resources/referrals. Follow, RT ≠ endorsement
thesafesisterscircle @thesafesisters
311 Followers 254 Following The Safe Sisters Circle provides free holistic and community based services to young Black women who are survivors of domestic violence & sexual abuse in DC.
NIPNLG @NIPNLG
4K Followers 695 Following The National Immigration Project is a membership organization driven by the belief that all people should be treated with dignity, live freely, and flourish.
Paul Hastings @Paul_Hastings
6K Followers 650 Following Our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. Attorney Advertising. @PH_Recruiting
McGuireWoods LLP @McGuireWoodsLLP
5K Followers 347 Following Leading firm with 1,100 lawyers and 21 offices. Posts may include attorney advertising and aren’t legal advice/opinion. Prior successes ≠ future results.
Faegre Drinker @FaegreDrinker
4K Followers 233 Following A firm with one shared focus: you, the client.
BakerHostetler @BakerHostetler
4K Followers 330 Following Baker & Hostetler LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys, providing advice and counsel to clients worldwide.
Jeffery Robinson @jeff_robinson56
7K Followers 843 Following Founder of The Who We Are Project @Who_We_Are_19. Attorney (of counsel) @SGB_LAW. A former Deputy Legal Director @ACLU.
Negotiation Works @NegotiationW
221 Followers 440 Following Providing negotiation and self-advocacy training for people from historically marginalized communities.
The Center @CenterNonprof
8K Followers 3K Following The Center for Nonprofit Advancement strengthens nonprofits in the District, Virginia & Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in MD.
Virginia State Bar @VAStateBar
4K Followers 342 Following An Agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Tweets posted by the Communications Department of the VSB and should not be construed as legal advice or opinion.
Virginia Bar Associat.. @VABarAssn
2K Followers 208 Following The VBA is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy & volunteer service.
Matthew Desmond @just_shelter
38K Followers 900 Following Sociologist @Princeton, Contributing writer @NYTmag, PI @evictionlab Not on here very much.
The Who We Are Projec.. @Who_We_Are_19
3K Followers 816 Following An award-winning documentary based on Jeffery Robinson's shattering talk on the history of racism in the U.S. Watch now: https://t.co/c0ltD2MuTs
Post Local @postlocal
152K Followers 735 Following We’re D.C.’s premier source for area breaking news, columns, weather forecasts and features.
DCAffordableLaw @DCAffordableLaw
192 Followers 191 Following DC Affordable Law Firm (#DCALF) is a low bono, nonprofit law firm providing high-quality, affordable legal services to DC residents of modest means.
Councilmember_RobertW.. @CMRobertWhiteDC
5K Followers 932 Following DC At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Jr. | Chair, Committee on Housing | Fighting to make life better for all DC neighbors
The DC Line @dclinenews
24K Followers 4K Following DC News & Views — the information you need to fully engage in hometown DC. An independent, nonprofit news source led by @CKain. https://t.co/KHwWM58Icv
Vincent C. Gray @mayorvincegray
24K Followers 1K Following Vince Gray is a native Washingtonian, a longtime public official and community leader.
Trayon White @trayonwhite
16K Followers 2K Following DC Ward 8 City Councilman, The People's Champ! #DoSomething2016 #WeThePeople
Maryland Carey Law @UMDLaw
6K Followers 964 Following The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, the 4th oldest law school in the nation, is one of the liveliest and most dynamic today.
NBLSA @NBLSA
5K Followers 1K Following National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is the largest student-ran 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation in the nation.
Georgetown BLSA @GeorgetownBLSA
881 Followers 247 Following Empowering members to empower their community. IG: georgetownblsa
Princeton University @Princeton
549K Followers 1K Following The official account of Princeton University. In the nation’s service and the service of humanity.
Law360's Access to Ju.. @Justice_Law360
2K Followers 343 Following A public newsletter about access to justice in civil and criminal court systems, brought to you by the legal newswire @Law360.
Mid-Atlantic Innocenc.. @MidAtlanticIP
2K Followers 238 Following Freeing the wrongfully convicted in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 2000.
Durable Companies @DurableDaverolf
1K Followers 937 Following We Buy Great Private Investigation Companies.NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 🎉 Do you know someone working tirelessly to make DC's justice system more equitable and accessible to District residents? We want to hear about it! Submit your nominations for the 2024 Justice Potter Stewart Award by Sept 22 🗳️buff.ly/45BoPHF
🏛️ Excited to be at “Supreme Court: View from the Press Gallery” with @WashLawyers this afternoon. The panel is being moderated by @ACLU_DC’s own Art Spitzer! I’ll admit I do miss live audio work. Do opinion releases next, #SCOTUS! #SCOTUSPress #LiveAudioNow
Thanks for the shoutout, @WashLawyers! You can catch episodes of Talk Justice on Spotify, Apple and other popular podcast apps or online here: lsc.gov/media/podcasts
Summer Binge Series: Member Heather recommended two fascinating podcasts, Indigenous Human Rights from Pro Bono Students Canada and Talk Justice An LSC Podcast from Legal Service Corporation! #WCLSummerBinge
Join @NVRDC TODAY as we talk with @WashLawyers about how to identify trauma during legal intakes & how to support trauma survivors. Don't miss Part 2 on Aug 16, @AmaraLegal will discuss how to identify sex/human trafficking during legal representation!
TOMORROW! We are excited to kick off our Summer Lunch & Learn: Navigating the Invisible Barrier to Justice! Part One focuses on how to conduct trauma-informed intake. This training is suitable for those that engage in the intake process! Register today: wclawyers.org/230719/
Juneteenth commemorates the issuance of the emancipation proclamation for enslaved African descendants in Texas on June 19, 1865. Learn more about the significance of abolition with @ABA_CRSJ & @StateOfNV_NERC on Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET! Register HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3BTyGM9
Today we celebrate Nona Conner, an activist who fought hard for the rights of sex workers, women of color and transwomen. Passing away at a young age, she left behind a legacy of being a fierce advocate for marginalized people in DC #Pride2023 Learn more: thepinknews.com/2021/05/24/non…
Homophobic, transphobic, biphobic, and victim-blaming myths harm the queer community. Sticking for queer survivors and debunking these myths when you hear them is a crucial form of activism! #Pride #PrideMonth #SupportAllSurvivors #CommunityCare
Have a challenging civil legal issue, but can’t afford an attorney? Join us Saturday, June 24 at @BreadfortheCity’s Michelle Obama Southeast Center for a FREE #LegalAdvice & Referral clinic. Interpreters will be provided. Walk-ins welcome.
Why do you run? D.C. Bar CEO Bob Spagnoletti says, “I run to add days to my life and life to my days.” Join us on May 20 at the Lawyer’s Have Heart 10K, 5K, & Fun Walk. To register and join the D.C. Bar team, visit bit.ly/3N5DTaK. And let us know why you run!
Proud to testify today at the @OVSJG_DC budget hearing to urge @councilofdc to restore funding for the Access to Justice Initiative. A 60% budget cut would be catastrophic for District residents needing legal help. Thank you @CMBrookePinto for this opportunity. #ATJ
Next Thursday, #SABADC is partnering with the Washington Council Of Lawyers for an event in their Racial Justice Series: The High Civil Cost of Criminal Records. Join the virtual discussion by registering at wclawyers.org/rjs-230316/
Thank you to all of you who came out for @WashLawyers event last night.
DCBF's new legacy giving tiers are named after historic African-American #civilrights champions in the District: Charles T. Duncan, Charlotte E. Ray, and Charles Hamilton Houston. Read more about their lifetime accomplishments in our November newsletter: bit.ly/3HfkEsn.
On Dec. 1, @WashLawyers celebrated the contributions of pro bono and public interest lawyers at its 2022 annual awards at @arnoldporter. D.C. Bar President Ellen Jakovic (center) is pictured with @NLSP_DC Executive Director Karen Newton Cole (left), & @EJW_org CEO Verna Williams.
Thank you @WashLawyers! We look forward to celebrating with you and the other honorees.
Join us in recognizing @lathamwatkins as the 2022 Law Firm Award recipient. This firm is a pro bono leader, from representing vulnerable communities to supporting future generations of lawyers. This firm will be honored at our Award Ceremony on Dec 1. Learn more here: #Awards22
As we mark the World Day of the Poor, Catholic Charities’ mission today and every day is to help anyone in need. This includes people who are unable to afford or do not have access to nutritious food.
DC, it will be freezing tonight. Here are some things you can do: 1. Call the shelter hotline if you or someone you talk to needs shelter, a blanket or other help: (202)399-7093 2. Put that number in your phone 3. Fight for an enforceable right to housing so everyone has a home
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: For more information on the events and clinics this week, visit mdlab.org.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline @strongheartsdv (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. #DVFacts
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